Survival : Science World Report

Jul 07, 2015 04:40 PM EDT

A New Discovery Linked To The Malaria Parasite Reveals Treatment For Disease

Scientists at the Medical Research Council's (MRC) Toxicology Unit based at the University of Leicester and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine have identified a key protein, called kinase, that may help to stop the malaria parasite that thrives in the blood stream. The findings are pub...

May 12, 2015 08:31 PM EDT

Survival Rate Low Among Rare Bone Cancer Patients

Research shows that survival from a rare malignancy known as mesenchymal chondrosarcoma, which begins in the cartilage around bones and typically strikes young adults, still remains low at just 20 percent for patients at the 10-year mark.

Apr 13, 2015 11:01 AM EDT

Cancer Survival And Nutrition: Researchers Look At Food And The Future

Researchers are still trying to determine just how much nutrition and other related environmental factors play a role in the cause of cancer. The same is also true for cancer survivors who are trying to find reliable nutrition to help them enhance their quality of life, prevent future relapses and t...

Mar 23, 2015 03:20 PM EDT

Stress Management Is Key To Long-Term Treatment, Mental Management Of Breast Cancer

New findings published in the journal CANCER show that providing breast cancer patients with the skills and knowledge to improve their mood and quality early on in their treatment can help them manage stress and significantly benefit survival, overall.

Feb 12, 2015 02:29 PM EST

Your Eyes Are The Window To Your Stroke Risk, Literally

The eyes say it all-, at least when it comes to stroke predictions.

Feb 09, 2015 10:04 PM EST

Settling For A Mediocre Partner May Be Based On Survival Strategies

Tired of waiting on the perfect man? Evolution shows it's ok to settle instead of holding out.

Feb 05, 2015 05:59 PM EST

CPR Depth And Rate Of Compression Could Influence Optimal Chances For Survival

Recent findings published in the journal Circulation and Critical Care Medicine show that contrary to popular believe, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) compressions deeper than 5.5 centimeters - about two inches - resulted in decreased survival, possibly because of collateral damage to other inte...